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Automation Technician, Engineering

BAE Systems · North Charleston, SC

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Level
Engineer
Team
Controls
Industry
Aerospace & defense
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The role in 30 seconds

An engineer-level controls role at BAE Systems (aerospace & defense) in North Charleston, SC.

Tools it names
PLC, Automation
Day to day
some off-shift / weekend coverage

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From the plant jobs report · week of November 9, 2026

Controls Engineer roles in South Carolina: typical posted base $95k–$120k.

Median of the low and high ends of 9 live postings that list pay, out of 26 controls engineer openings in South Carolina, read from manufacturers' own careers sites.

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How this role compares

Against 25 other live controls postings in South Carolina.

Base pay
Not listed in this posting

Typical $95k–$120k, from 9 postings that list pay.

Experience asked
Not stated

Similar roles usually ask 5+ years.

Skills these teams ask for most

  • ✓ Automation 77%
  • ✓ PLC 73%
  • Robotics 31%
  • Validation (IQ/OQ/PQ) 27%
  • Root cause 23%

✓ = this posting asks for it too. % = share of similar postings that mention it.

At a glance

Off-shift / weekend coverageLifts up to 50 lbs

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Full description from BAE SystemsAs posted on their careers site.Show

Job Description Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Engineering Technician to join the Case Officer team in support of the Automated Fuel Systems Program. This role integrates high-level technical subject matter expertise with operational case management. The successful candidate will serve as the critical link between case intake, remote troubleshooting, and program engineering to ensure the seamless resolution of complex fuel system issues in strict accordance with contract requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • ◆Case Management & Operations: Monitor and resolve new and unresolved case intakes, ensuring all technician-submitted documentation is processed with precision. Collaborate with the Case Officer team to maintain a rotation schedule that ensures uninterrupted operational coverage.
  • ◆Technical Subject Matter Expertise: Audit surveys, designs, and installation efforts to ensure strict adherence to customer, manufacturer, and program engineering specifications.
  • ◆Field Support: Serve as the primary SME for travel technicians, providing expert remote guidance and troubleshooting support to resolve critical onsite complications.
  • ◆Cross-Functional Coordination: Team with Materials teammates to verify the accuracy of components ordered and shipped, minimizing operational downtime and maximizing efficiency.
  • ◆Customer Relations: Manage end-customer expectations regarding project scope, deliverables, and schedule.

Qualifications

  • ✓Experience: Extensive experience with Automated Fuels systems and operations.
  • ✓Collaboration: Proven ability to operate effectively within a small, agile team environment.
  • ✓Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to translate complex technical

requirements

for diverse stakeholders.

  • ✓Technical Proficiency: Firm grasp of M365 applications.
  • ✓Security: Ability to obtain and maintain a Common Access Card (CAC) following a successful Public Trust investigation.

Schedule

Requirements

Due to the operational demands of the contract, this is not a standard "9-to-5" position. The role requires a flexible schedule, including early mornings, late evenings, and weekend coverage, coordinated via teammate availability and mutual agreement.

& Education

  • ✓Education: High school diploma or equivalent, supplemented by formal electronics training from a technical school, Class A or B military school, or the completion of a four-year electronics apprenticeship program.
  • ✓Software Proficiency: Proven proficiency with Windows OS and M365 applications.

Professional Experience

  • ✓Proposal & Analysis: Five years of experience reviewing proposal and Performance Work Statement (PWS) documentation, conducting system-specific surveys, and assisting in the composition of Basis of Estimate (BOE) packages for proposal efforts.
  • ✓Operational Management: Proven ability to forecast workload and manage Level of Effort (LOE) effectively within a scheduled work week.

Requirements

  • ✓Travel: Available for occasional travel as required by program needs.
  • ✓Physical Capabilities: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including kneeling, lifting up to 50 pounds, working from heights of up to 50 feet, and operating safely within confined spaces.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Technical Experience

  • ✓Fuel Systems Engineering: Eight years of experience performing and composing surveys, as well as the installation, removal, and testing of fuel monitoring components, including gauges, instrumentation, and sensors.
  • ✓Data Communications: Proficiency in implementing and troubleshooting data communications via copper wiring, fiber optics, and wireless devices.
  • ✓Mentorship: At least four years of experience providing formal or informal on-the-job training (OJT) to coworkers and junior technicians.
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Security & Compliance

  • •Clearance: Ability to acquire and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance and/or Common Access Card (CAC).
  • •Licensure: Possession of a valid state driver’s license.
  • •Financial: Ability to acquire and maintain a corporate credit card for operational expenses.
  • •Certifications: Ability to obtain all required manufacturer trainings necessary to remotely diagnose and resolve system issues.

Physical & Travel

Systems Proficiency

  • •Automatic Tank Gauging (ATG): Expertise in one or more of the following systems: Veeder-Root, Ronan, Enraf, Barton, Pneumercator, Temposonics/MTS, ProGauge, and Endress+Hauser.
  • •Independent Alarm Systems: Proficiency in one or more of the following: Scully, Magnetrol, E&H, Fafnir, Mercoid, Omnitrol, Pneumecator, TLC, Bindicator, Devar, Aggressive Systems, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs).
  • •Overfill & Ground Verification: Experience with Scully, Varec, Fafnir, and PLCs.

Compliance & Onboarding Timelines

  • •Security Access: Must obtain a Common Access Card (CAC) within 30 days of hire.
  • •Certification: Must establish demonstrated proficiency with applicable equipment manufacturers within five months of hire.

Pay Information

This position is covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA). The wage range for this position is determined by the Wage and Hour Division of the Department of Labor on a contract-by-contract basis.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable fede

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